Nvidia's Jensen Huang once again claims Moore's Law is dead
The leather-clad CEO has made the same claim several times since 2017
Intel's Core i9-13900K tops the single thread performance charts
Forward-looking: Performance information continues to flow as we close in on Intel and AMD's next-generation release dates. Both platforms are expected to significantly improve clock speed and instructions per cycle (IPC) over their predecessors. PassMark's latest single thread CPU benchmark seems to support those expectations, with Intel's 13900K sitting at the top of the charts.
This Netgear USB adapter adds plug-and-play Wi-Fi 6E to PCs
So long as you have a Wi-Fi 6E router
"Refurbishing" process for these crypto miners is to blast GPUs with a pressure washer
There has to be a better way
RTX 4090 hits 2.85GHz boost clock in Cyberpunk 2077 demo
In brief: Team green is releasing more information about its new Ada Lovelace graphics cards in the days since unveiling them. A new Cyberpunk 2077 demo reel showcases the potential of the RTX 4090 along with the benefits of DLSS 3, which includes more than just higher framerates.
City of London Police arrest alleged GTA VI leaker with assistance from FBI and NCCU
Well, that was quick: London Police believe they have apprehended the GTA VI leaker. Law enforcement made the bust Thursday evening, just days after the FBI got involved. Officials have not released the name of the teenage suspect, nor have they announced the charges he faces. More details should surface in the coming days.
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Apple Music named primary Super Bowl halftime show sponsor in multi-year NFL deal
Apple Music is replacing Pepsi as the Super Bowl halftime show sponsor
Project Caviar: Google is promoting new royalty-free audio and video codecs
After AV1, Google is now working on a Dolby (Atmos and Vision) contender
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2023 Genesis GV60: A Gadget on Wheels
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Can 2022's $300 GeForce GPU beat 2016's $600 GPU?
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Sustainable Computing, Explained
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To Fold or Not to Fold: Should You Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4?
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AMD Radeon Vega 64 Revisited One Last Time: Did It Age Better than GTX 10 Series?
Facebook users are suing Meta for tracking them through a loophole on iOS
Meta insists that there is no merit behind the claims
The Windows 11 22H2 update is killing Nvidia gaming performance, causing BSOD for some users
It wouldn't be a Windows update without unexpected issues
SpaceX wants to put Starlink Internet on school buses so kids can do homework
Nobody wants to do homework on the bus
Microsoft is expanding in China with more jobs and upgrades despite rising international tensions
American companies haven't lost faith in China
Nvidia Optical Flow Accelerators can use AI frame generation for video encoding, too
RTX 4000 enables hardware-assisted motion interpolation
Tesla owner refuses to pay over $21,000 for a new battery, gets locked out of his car
"Stay the f**k away from Teslas"
WTF?! A Tesla owner has seen his TikTok video about the car's apparent shortcomings go viral. Mario Zelaya said that he had been locked out of his Tesla Model S after the battery died, which would have cost him $21,000 to replace.
GPU Mining Is Dead, Where Are My Cheap GPUs?
Let's talk GPU prices and this month's update is very interesting because of two key factors: the first, Nvidia just launched new GeForce 40 series graphics cards; and second, GPU mining is now dead.
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Steam revamps its Stats page with real-time & weekly top-sellers charts
And a new way of working out revenue
Activision publishes Modern Warfare II open beta system requirements
If your system can run CoD: Vanguard, you should be good
AMD CEO plans to negotiate 2nm & 3nm chip supplies with TSMC soon
Something to look forward to: As the new Ryzen 7000 series processors reach store shelves, with RDNA 3 right behind it, AMD has fully adopted 5nm processors for their products. However, the company doesn't plan on staying at 5nm for long. Team Red intends to meet with TSMC to negotiate future 2nm and 3nm chip supplies.
Developers from all over the games industry debunk unfair criticisms of early GTA 6 visuals
Facepalm: While some were excited to see leaked pictures and video of Rockstar's upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, others found it an opportunity to bag on the developers and nitpick the game's graphics, saying that what we saw is what we'll get. Game developers responded with proof that such sentiments are completely unfounded.
Starlink speeds dip as more people flock to the satellite Internet service
Network congestion could become a long-term problem for Starlink
Firefox 105 promises better performance in Windows and Linux
Firefox 105 brings improved handling of low-memory situations in Windows and Linux systems. In macOS, touchpad scrolling is more accurate and accessible.
Python affected by 15-year-old bug that keeps on giving
In brief: The Python programming language is being impacted by security issue programmers have know about for a while. Trellix researchers recently rediscovered a bug, highlighting the risk for hundreds of thousands of software projects and creating patches for tens of thousands of them.
Google rolls out new $30 Chromecast for users that haven't made the jump to 4K
Many were hoping for a new flagship instead
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WTF?!
"Refurbishing" for these crypto miners is to blast GPUs with a pressure washer
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GAMING
Developers from all over the games industry debunk unfair criticisms of early GTA 6 visuals
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NTSB calls for new vehicles to leverage tech to prevent drunk driving and speeding
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WTF?!
FDA: don't try this TikTok challenge of cooking chicken in NyQuil
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Windows 11 22H2 update is out
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Our Thoughts on Nvidia's RTX 4090, RTX 4080, DLSS 3 and more
Meta told to pay walkie-talkie app $175 million for infringing its patents
Meta is appealing, of course
NTSB calls for all new vehicles to leverage tech to prevent drunk driving and speeding
The NTSB wants to curb impaired driving and speed-related fatalities
Second-gen AirPods Pro get reviewed, they're pretty good
Using Apple's new H2 chip, the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro offer improved audio quality, ANC, IPX4-rated water resistance, and now feature on-device controls. They will cost you though.
Instagram working on feature to prevent users from viewing unsolicited nudes
Less D in your DMs
In context: It's a sad fact that many women on social media will have unintentionally viewed an unsolicited nude photo in their DMs at some point. It's a problem that's especially prevalent on Instagram, but a new tool could help prevent such incidents, and without compromising the receiver's privacy.
These third-party RTX 4000 cards include one so big it could fit four Mini-ITX cards inside
Check out the water-cooled models
Destiny 2 cheat maker accuses Bungie of hacking and reverse engineering
Did Bungie hack the hackers?
Saints Row owner is disappointed by its reception, but the series isn't being killed off
Embracer Group's CEO is sad
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